Question: How did the prophecies influence Macbeth and did his future depend on his ambition?
Thesis: The prophecies that the witches had told him changed Macbeth's behavior and his actions throughout the play. Since the prophecies had influenced Macbeth, his ambition lead Macbeth to achieve the prophecy.
Three Major Points and Evidence:
Assumption
-"Glamis, and Thane of Cawdor! The greatest is behind. Thanks for your pains. Do you not hope your children shall be kings when those that gave the Thane of Cawdor to me promised no less to them?" (Shakespeare 1.3.117~119)
Ambition
-"Present fears are less than horrible imaginings" (Shakespeare 1.3.138~139)
Deception
-"Go bid thy mistress, when my drink is ready, She strike upon the bell. Get thee to bed." (Shakespeare 2.1.32~2.1.33)
Thesis: The prophecies that the witches had told him changed Macbeth's behavior and his actions throughout the play. Since the prophecies had influenced Macbeth, his ambition lead Macbeth to achieve the prophecy.
Three Major Points and Evidence:
Assumption
-"Glamis, and Thane of Cawdor! The greatest is behind. Thanks for your pains. Do you not hope your children shall be kings when those that gave the Thane of Cawdor to me promised no less to them?" (Shakespeare 1.3.117~119)
Ambition
-"Present fears are less than horrible imaginings" (Shakespeare 1.3.138~139)
Deception
-"Go bid thy mistress, when my drink is ready, She strike upon the bell. Get thee to bed." (Shakespeare 2.1.32~2.1.33)